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Master of
Food Science and Technology

Overview

Make your mark in the world's largest industry, equipped with the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food preservation, processing, chemistry and microbiology.

UQ is a key research provider in food science and technology, ranked first in Australia. Your teachers are active academics who'll share the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food chemistry and microbiology, food processing, and new food product development.

You'll refine your laboratory skills during practicals and research courses, gain access to the Food Science Innovation Precinct – a world-class teaching, research, training and development unit – and have the flexibility to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals, with specialised electives such as business, agriculture and biotechnology.

You can also choose to undertake a 14-week industry experience in their final year, where you'll apply your theoretical knowledge to a food-related workplace situation, acquire a detailed understanding of industry operations, and gain professional skills which will enhance your career opportunities.

As a graduate, you'll be able to apply leadership, research and problem-solving skills to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world by contributing to the provision of high-quality, safe and nutritionally valuable food and food products, as well as having an understanding of the global policy dialogue on food and food products.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Food technologist

Food chemist

Food microbiologist

Laboratory supervisor

Process and product development manager

Quality control manager

Nutritionist

Agribusiness consultant

Food security adviser

Sustainable food production specialist

Graduate salary

Science and mathematics (postgraduate)

$76K–$87K

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“UQ offers a 14-week internship as part of the Master of Food Science and Technology. Where else can you get an internship at Campbell’s, Arnott’s, and other food manufacturing companies that are Australian and global household names?”

Reynaldo Janala

Graduate, Master of Food Science and Technology

“UQ offers a 14-week internship as part of the Master of Food Science and Technology. Where else can you get an internship at Campbell’s, Arnott’s, and other food manufacturing companies that are Australian and global household names?”

Fees and Scholarships

Government assistance

Financial aid

Indicative annual fee

AUD $43,712

Indicative annual fee 2021

This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Master of Food Science and Technology for the 2021 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).

If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.

Centrelink support

Indicative annual fee

AUD $30,160

Indicative annual fee 2020

Fee information for 2021 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2020.

This indicative annual fee is the average cost of enrolling in the Master of Food Science and Technology at 2021 fee rates. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).

The average fee would be less for part-time study. Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value and the time you take to complete this program. Fees may be higher in later years as all fees are reviewed annually.